Job Search & Careers
Thinking about a career change? Need to prepare for your job search? These resources will help you find the career and job that’s right for you!.
LIBRARY DATABASES
Access these resources using your WVML card.
Explore job listings for the Lower Mainland. You can also post a job or post your resume on this site.
Access Information: Temporarily available offsite for West Vancouver residents only.
Find video tutorials to help you learn software, creative, and business skills to achieve your personal and professional goals.
If you have already created an account, you can download the Lynda.com app through your device’s app store. Once downloaded, use the “Already a Lynda member?” button and sign in under the Organization tab. Use the app like you would the website, or download videos for offline viewing.
ON THE SHELF
Check these out the next time you’re in the Library.
Read books about how to successfully change careers.
Browse guides to help you search for a job.
Explore resources to help you write your perfect resume.
on the web
These recommended websites are free and easily accessible! All you need is an internet connection.
Search engine for job listings in the following countries: Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, Germany, France, India, Netherlands, Poland, Russia and South Africa.
BC JobConnect is a customized online tool connecting job-ready newcomers to BC employers. It provides a platform for newcomer job seekers to showcase their skills, education and work experience and presents their profiles and résumés to BC employers looking for workers.
Canada's largest online source for municipal postings. Owned and operated by CivicInfo BC since 2008, CivicJobs.ca has a simple mission: to connect high quality candidates with Canadian local government employers.
This legal guide for people with disabilities working in BC was created by the Disability Alliance BC. It covers working with a disability, as well as deciding if and when to disclose an accommodation.
A user-friendly search engine that includes job listings from more than 50 countries.
This resource offers useful resume and cover letter templates for various career fields.
North Shore Community Resources and CityHive are teaming up again to launch the second cohort of the North Shore Young Citizens Forum (aka the Forum). This program aims to build young residents’ civic literacy, participation and leadership on the North Shore. The program will run virtually from October to December 2020 (usually on Thursday evenings). Visit the site for more information and to apply by September 20th, 2020.
Free advice, tips and templates for resumes and cover letters.
New to Canada? Find out how to get accredited in your field. Check out the Employment Guides for detailed information by occupation.
The Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre is an online and in-person centre that helps immigrants to find the information they need to explore careers and begin their job search. All of the InfoCentre’s services and resources are no cost and offered by the staff at Vancouver Public Library (VPL).
Excellent resource for searching for a job. Includes more than 500 careers, as well as data on job responsibilities, working conditions, and earnings statistics.